Islamabad: The Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, His Excellency Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, paid an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran from 11-13 September, 2011. He was accompanied by Foreign Minister, Mrs. Hina Rabbani Khar, Minister for Professional and Technical Training, Mr. Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Minister …
Read More »Rating of National Insurance Company Limited
Karachi: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Co. Ltd. (JCR-VIS) has placed the outstanding Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) of ‘AA+’ (Double A Plus) under ‘Rating Watch- Developing’ status. This rating action has been taken in view of the delay in finalization of the audited financial statements …
Read More »Etihad Launches 48-Hour Sale of Upto 20% Discount for Pakistani Travellers
Lahore: Etihad Airways is offering bargain fares to Pakistani travellers to destinations to the USA and Canada, following the launch of an innovative sales promotion. Travellers from Pakistan can now avail amazing discounts on Coral Economy Class from all departure points in the country – namely Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and …
Read More »Commerce Ministry presentation to Prime Minister on Trade Policy 2011-12
Islamabad: Ministry of Commerce gave a presentation on Trade Policy 2011-12 to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on September 10th, 2011. The session was attended by Senior Minister for Commerce, Mr. Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Federal Minister for Finance, Dr. Hafeez Sheikh, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Dr. Nadeem-ul-Haq, Secretary Commerce, Mr. …
Read More »Federal Board of Revenue extends date for filing of Sales Tax, Federal Excise Duty Returns
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue has extended the dates for filing of Sales Tax and Federal Excise duty Returns for the periods July and August, 2011. In a letter issued here, the Inland Revenue Wing of the FBR has communicated to all Chief Commissioners of LTUs and RTOs that …
Read More »Chairman Al-Tuwairqi Holding Company calls on Prime Minister
Islamabad: Dr. Hilal Hassan Al-Tuwarqi, Chairman of Al-Tuwarqi Holding Company, Saudi Arabi called on the Prime Minister here today and offered that his company was ready to undertake heavy investment in Pakistan despite the perception of security situation in the country. The Prime Minister appreciated the commitment and sentiments of …
Read More »Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited Maintains Entity Ratings of National Refinery Limited
Lahore: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has maintained the long-term and the short-term entity ratings of National Refinery Limited (NRL) at ‘AAA’ (Triple A) and ‘A1+’ (A One Plus), respectively. The ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk emanating from exceptionally strong capacity for timely payments of financial …
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